Houston to Hobbs (IAH–HOB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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501 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 37m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ2691cs
NZ Air New Zealand
ERJ
12:40 PM
CDT TB
1:31 PM
MDT
1h 51m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1848cs
CM Copa
E145
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:41 PM
MDT
1h 51m
22%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6112cs
EK Emirates
E145
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:41 PM
MDT
1h 51m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4279+3
UA United
ERJ
7:50 PM
CDT TB
8:41 PM
MDT
1h 51m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4238
UA United
ERJ
8:04 PM
CDT TB
8:57 PM
MDT
1h 53m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ2690cs
NZ Air New Zealand
ERJ
8:24 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4233+2
UA United
E145
8:24 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1854cs
CM Copa
ERJ
8:24 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
1h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DEN Denver 6h 26m ACAVEK UA Denver (DEN) to Hobbs flights
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Houston to Hobbs
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 501 mi 1h 51m nonstop -1h behind

IAH–HOB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–HOB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, NZ 14 ERJ 1h51-1h53 90% Star Alliance CM, EK, NZ
DL Delta Air Lines 0 90% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
E145 Embraer ERJ-145 – CM, EK
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – NZ, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to HOB direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to HOB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → HOB
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
HOB → IAH
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Hobbs is 1 hour behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · HOB: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 5:00 PM in Hobbs.
Distance & Flight Time
501 mi / 806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–HOB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Hobbs route.
Route details
Distance501 mi / 806 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: HOB
IATA / ICAOHOB / KHOB
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation3,661 ft / 1,116 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to HOB flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lea County Regional Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 501 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to HOB: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Hobbs is 1 hour behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from HOB to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAH to HOB

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to HOB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to HOB is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (806 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.